Through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), Japan provided, on Tuesday, three waste collection trucks to four municipalities in Baalbek-Hermel in order to help them tackle solid waste management challenges. This assistance will enable more than 41,000 residents to live in better public health conditions, according to the Japanese Embassy in Lebanon.
A ceremony was organized on May 23 to celebrate the handover of the three vehicles in the presence of Japan’s Ambassador Magoshi Masayuki, the Governor of Baalbek-Hermel Bashir Khodr, and the General Manager of LOST Rami Lakkis. LOST is the NGO through which the vehicles were granted.
In his speech, Ambassador Magoshi highlighted Japan’s contribution to sustainable and effective solutions for waste management in Lebanon and mentioned that people’s efforts and participation are fundamental for the continued success of this project. In return, Mr. Khodr called for urgent support towards increased needs in waste management in the region.
